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Fall travel tips during a pandemic

Traveling is always hectic and a little stressful, and doing it now will likely only be tougher. But if you can plan ahead, and take some basic safety precautions, you can hopefully complete your trip without any significant issues.

Traveling over the next few months may be a little difficult. There are still all sorts of travel restrictions all around the world, not to mention having to take your own health and safety into the equation. But if you are going to travel during this time, whether it’s out of the country to Canada or just a few states over, there are some things you can do to improve the situation. Below are some basic travel tips you can use this Fall if you’re going to travel during a pandemic.

Only travel when necessary
The first thing to consider is whether you really need to travel. If there is any way that you can avoid it, that is likely your best bet. For example, you could talk to your manager about having a meeting virtually rather than in person. This would not only be safer, but it would save the company money. If you’re traveling for personal reasons, see if there are other alternatives. Postponing a party or having a family reunion virtually are better options for the time being.

Learn about travel restrictions in your destination
If you are going to travel, you’ll then want to learn about any restrictions in your destination. Many places require that anyone entering quarantines themselves for a set amount of days before going out in public. And some places are barring travelers of any kind, meaning you may not be able to get there at all. By learning about the different restrictions in place– both for your destination and for when you return home – you can better plan out your trip.

Choose different forms of transportation
Next, see if there is an alternative mode of transportation available to you. Riding on public transit or flying are both more hazardous than driving alone. So, for example, even though it may take you longer to drive to your location, it would be much safer than taking a flight there. During this time it’s much better to opt for safety rather than speed or convenience whenever possible.

If you’re not the one planning your trip, you should speak to the person who is. For instance, the corporate travel management team your business works with may have alternatives for you. They could rent you a car and a driver, rather than getting you a train ticket. Alternatives aren’t always possible, but it doesn’t hurt to explore your options fully before booking anything.

Protect yourself and others
No matter how you’ll be traveling, it’s important that you protect yourself and others while you’re out. This primarily means wearing a facemask at all times, maintaining social distancing practices whenever possible, and regularly washing your hands. Many transportation companies are implementing these practices on their own and it’s important that you follow them. Wearing a mask throughout your flight may not be comfortable, but it’s better than getting yourself or someone else sick.

Another thing you can do is schedule a COVID test once you reach your destination. If you can get a test with a fast turnaround, you’ll know whether you contracted anything while traveling. This way you know whether you need to remain inside or whether it is safe to go out. COVID tests aren’t readily available everywhere, so research your destination to see what the testing situation is like.

Have contingency plans
Finally, you’ll want to have some contingency plans in place. Events around the world are always changing, and you may need to adjust your travel at the last moment. For example, while there may not be travel restrictions in place at your destination right now, they could be added at any time. If that were the case, you may need to adjust your travel time or cancel the trip altogether. 

The best way to develop contingency plans is by keeping abreast of current events. Monitor what is going on in your destination daily, along with your home area. Have some backup travel options in place in case you need them, along with some plans for what happens if you need to cancel the trip entirely. Look up additional flights, other modes of transportation, and different place to stay. Hopefully, you won’t need any of these backup plans, but with much of the world still in flux, it’s better to have them than not.

Use your common sense when traveling
Traveling this Fall will require that you use the same common sense you’ve been using at home. Until the pandemic situation is better under control, you should avoid crowds whenever possible, wear a mask in public, and make plans for the worst-case scenarios. Traveling is always hectic and a little stressful, and doing it now will likely only be tougher. But if you can plan ahead, and take some basic safety precautions, you can hopefully complete your trip without any significant issues.

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